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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

RTÉ News: Irish squad vote in favour of fulfilling Israel fixtures www.rte.ie/sport/soccer... Shameful. They had the chance to stand with those suffering a genocide, but chose not to. They will carry the shame of this for all their lives. I hope it haunts their conscience for as long as they live.

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Irish squad vote in favour of fulfilling Israel fixtures

The Republic of Ireland squad have voted in favour of fulfilling Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture away to Israel, the FAI confirmed at a press conference in Debrecen in Hungary this afternoon.

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Busy day at our Board meeting in Milan, planning for our General Assembly in Rome, 23–25 Oct. Member organisations will come together to debate and vote on motions shaping our work for the year ahead. Thanks to @pes.eu for support and partitodemocratico.bsky.social for hosting us — grazie mille! 🇮🇹🏳️‍🌈

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Absolutely disgraceful decision by #Adidas - what an insensitive tone deaf move by the company. Shame on Adidas. Boycott Adidas. Checkout the details in this video by @qasimrashid.com

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

‘Sharp rise in child poverty despite strong growth in average incomes’ A disgraceful reflection on the FF/FG Government that, with an economy like ours, this is the situation. After the financial crisis, the Labour Party, stopped the rise in child poverty by 2012 and was reducing it by 2016.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Panda bin lorry sheds load on Charlemont Street after it goes on fire.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I have now started using Qwant instead of Google search Why? Qwant is subject to European user protection laws and keeps very little personal information In a world where the USA is under an administration with totalitarian tendencies, and subject to their laws, I prefer the protection of the EU

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@adamlong.bsky.social Last night the Dáil passed historic legislation to provide redress for the prosecutions of men under the laws that criminalised us for almost 130 years. And what does GCN — our community newspaper have to say about it on social media… nothing. Not on X, BSky, Insta or FB

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Last night the Dáil passed historic legislation to provide redress for the prosecutions of men under the laws that criminalised us for almost 130 years. And what does @gcnmag.bsky.social our community newspaper have to say about it on social media… nothing. Not on X, BSky, Insta or FB

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! 27 Dec 2024, Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital—the last functioning hospital in North Gaza at the time—and arrested the hospital’s director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya along with other medical staff and patients. Sign the petition: www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...

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Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya!

Act now to free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya!

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Did you know that the trade union movement in Ireland has been support the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland for more than 40 years. They support LGBTQ+ workers everyday, in every sector of employment, unions are there to support you. Find a union that will work for you here: ictu.ie/lgbt

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I don’t recall protests over the stabbing to death of 18 year old Jack Woodley with a ‘Rambow’ style 25cm knife in a random attack. Isn’t it interesting what the pub patriots pick and choose to get outraged about. They are sad pathetic losers filled with hate.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Interesting how #Trump and #MAGA attack #JoeBiden over the loss of life of US military personnel during the #Afghanistan withdrawal, with 13 lost. Yet Trump’s war with #Iran has cost the lives of 15 U.S. military personnel and up to 500 wounded… so far.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ people If you live in the U.K., or you are a citizen of the U.K., sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

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subdirectory.uk @subdirectory.uk · 11/06/2026

Yesterday, the lower house of the Irish parliament passed a bill containing a disregard for consensual gay offenses. It will allow some people to have their records wiped clean. It's not perfect, but a big step forward. Thanks to people like my friend @karlhayden.bsky.social for their hard work

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Haven’t heard a call for protests from any of the “patriots” over the horrific murder of Natalie McNally. I wonder would his ethnicity have anything to do with that? 🤔

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Congratulations to the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary, and in particular to the organisers of Budapest Pride, who can march in 2026 knowing they do not risk arrest and imprisonment. Pride has won!

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Rainbow Rose congratulates same-sex couples married in other members states, now living in Poland, who are able register their marriages. Poland needs to move quickly to give all same-sex couples in Poland the right to marry and receive the same rights, benefits, and obligations as everyone else.

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The Rainbow Rose Board met in Rome today to discuss ongoing progress on the 2025-2027 work plan, current and future campaigns and events and to meet with colleagues from @pdmadridsp.bsky.social, Angelo Schillaci and S&D Alessandro Zan MEP.

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We hope today’s change of Government in Hungary marks the beginning of a more open democratic future — one that includes equality for LGBTQI+ people, respect for their dignity, and recognition of their contribution to political and civic life. We stand in solidarity with LGBTQI+ people in Hungary

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

On Europe Day, we celebrate the progress made across Europe towards equality, dignity and human rights for LGBTQI+ people. From workplace protections and anti-discrimination laws to freedom of movement and recognition of fundamental rights, the EU has helped drive positive change. #EuropeDay

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

8 and 9 May mark the defeat of fascism and Nazism in Europe. We remember those persecuted under fascist and Nazi regimes, including LGBTQI+ people arrested, imprisoned, tortured and murdered simply for who they were. It reminds us why equality, democracy and human rights must always be defended.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This should be a shocking wake up call to Americans - the USA has slipped from 20th to 51st ranking in the V-Dem Democracy Report 2026 since #Trump came to office. The report describes this as democracy deteriorating at an “unprecedented” speed for a modern democracy. www.v-dem.net/publications...

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

LGBTQI+ workers in Europe deserve workplaces that are supportive, inclusive, provide dignity and respect, and give the same opportunities as other workers. May Day embraces all workers. Let’s make workplaces in Europe somewhere LGBTQI+ workers feel safe, equal and treated with dignity.

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We congratulate all those who have worked for many years across Europe to get so-called Conversion Therapy banned in the European Union. Thank you also to all the S&D MEPs who answered the call and voted to ban it. @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @pes.eu

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

There is a claim going around in the form of an audio message saying that the person was in a Garda station and 3 refugees came in demanding a PULSE incident number for having been racially abused. The claim is that if they get 3 incidents they can claim €17,000 to buy a car. 🤭 Absolutely untrue!

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

In the final communiqué from the Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona it explicitly commits to combating discrimination, including against sexual minorities That didn’t happen by chance... Rainbow Rose engages, advocates, and we get results: www.rainbowrose.eu/s/Call-for-a... #GPM2026

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Having ensured that LGBTQI+ voices were heard as part of the Global Progressive Mobilisation conference in Barcelona, 17-18 April, Rainbow Rose leaves energised, motivated, encouraged, unified with other progressives globally, ready to continue the fight against those who attack us daily. #GPM2026

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

International Lesbian Visibility Week 20-26 April This year’s theme, Health and Wellbeing, reminds us that visibility matters. This week, we celebrate lesbian voices, leadership, and lives. Lesbians are visible. Lesbians are valued. Lesbians are vital.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

They are doing it in Barcelona, why can’t we do it in Dublin… ban short term touristic lettings and rentals by 2028. Cap rents in long term residential rentals as they have in Barcelona and see if we can also get a 9% reduction in rents. #housingcrisis #housing #dublin #dublinlordmayor

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Bumped into some of the Irish delegation at #GPM2026 A very positive day in the fightback against the far right and forces looking to push back all the hard won progress made in the last 40+ years. @ivanabacik.bsky.social @clairehanna.bsky.social

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Now at the Trace Union Assembly Social Justice and Values: The Trade Union response to the Far Right. The first of 6 sessions over the next 2 hours. Opening Session: Defending Democracy Through Social Justice, Trade Unions as the Frontline. #GPM2026

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Pleased to be in Barcelona for the Global Progressive Mobilisation conference Was at @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social Tackling the Culture War, then the S&D/Trade Unions - Cost of Living session, now the panel on housing. The difference with progressives is we tackle real issues not fake boogeymen.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We took another step closer to finally getting the Disregard legislation needed to redress the injustice of laws that criminalised men for consensual same sex acts in Ireland up to 1993. With Kieran Rose and Brian Sheehan we spoke in the AV Room of Leinster House today.

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Karl Hayden @karlhayden.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

What an outcome for #Hungary… #Trump sent #JDVance to help Orban with the election… well at least this time no one died after meeting him. I suspect many voted for #Tisza to ensure they got a majority and not bc they fully support their policies. Pic: Me and Eddie in #Budapest Pride last year.

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and SP Queer Switzerland stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate your courage — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @otoolematthew.bsky.social of the @sdlp.bsky.social stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @mariesherlock.bsky.social in @labour.ie solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate your courage — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and Yannik Schmidt of @yesocialists.bsky.social stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @xrosiemckennax.bsky.social of @sdlpyouth.bsky.social stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and Duncan Smith TD of the @labour.ie in Ireland stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @stephanauswien.bsky.social of @spoe.at stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility"

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @ivanabacik.bsky.social of @labour.ie stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @eddiemcguinnessl.bsky.social of @labourlgbtq.bsky.social stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and Rhonda Donaghey of PES Women and Labour Women stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility"

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, as President of Rainbow Rose Dajana Bakić stands in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate your — today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility"

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and Rachid Khenissi of the Young European Socialists stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives and your voices matter. We celebrate you every day. @yesocialists.bsky.social #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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Rainbow Rose @rainbowrosepes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today on International Trans Day of Visibility, Rainbow Rose and @mraslandung.bsky.social stand in solidarity with trans people in Europe. Your lives, your voices, and your contributions matter. We celebrate you today and every day. #TDOV #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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